The new FAA plan aims to replace aging infrastructure with modern technology across thousands of sites.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced a comprehensive plan to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will implement new technologies across communication, surveillance, automation, and facilities to enhance safety, reduce delays, and support the growing demands of air travel.
“Building this new system is an economic and national security necessity, and the time to fix it is now. The unprecedented coalition of support we’ve assembled – from labor to industry – is indicative of just how important it is to this administration to get done what no one else could. The American people are counting on us, and we won’t let them down,” said Transportation Secretary Duffy.
Key initiatives include upgrading telecommunications at over 4,600 locations, installing 25,000 radios and 475 voice switches, replacing 618 outdated radars, and expanding runway safety measures to 200 airports. The plan also includes the construction of six new control centers and the modernization of hardware and software at towers and regional facilities.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For discernment for Secretary Duffy as he advocates for the technological modernization and updating of the U.S. air traffic control system.
- For Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau as he oversees the Federal Aviation Administration.
Sources: Department of Transportation
